Answer the call. Join the crew.
We're a combination department growing our career staff and always looking for dedicated volunteers. Serve the place you live, with a team that has your back.
A team that has your back
We invest in people from probationary firefighter through officer, with specialty rescue and EMS credentials along the way.
Professional standards
NFPA-compliant training, modern SOGs, and a culture that takes the craft seriously.
Community focus
You'll know the people you protect. Wea is a township, not a number on a map.
Room to grow
A department in transition means real opportunity to lead, specialize, and shape what comes next.
Modern equipment
A 2023 Spartan engine and tanker, hydraulic rescue tools, and gear that's maintained like lives depend on it.
Apply online.
Pick a position, fill out one short form, and attach your resume and certifications. We’ll email you a reference number. Already applied? Check your status Thinking about volunteering? Read about the two volunteer tracks first.
Firefighter / EMT
Respond to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and rescues as part of a career crew.
- $62,000 starting salary
- PERF '77 retirement plan
- Full benefits package
Volunteer Firefighter
Respond from home or work to fires, medical calls, and rescues. Train and run calls with the career crew.
- Flexible on-call schedule
- Training provided
- Serve where you live
The job is the job
Firefighting is physical, technical, and personal. Here’s what every member, career or volunteer, commits to.
Every member
- Earn and maintain required certifications with continuing education
- Maintain the physical and mental fitness the job demands
- Work in full protective gear and SCBA in hostile environments
- Communicate clearly under pressure, on the radio and in person
- Computer proficiency for incident and patient reporting
- Working knowledge of firefighting principles and emergency medicine
- Valid driver’s license and a clean background check
From inquiry to first shift
Reach out
Email information@weafire.com with your résumé, certifications, and which role you're interested in.
Meet the crew
Come by the station. See the rigs, meet the officers, and get your questions answered face to face.
Interview & screening
Interview with the chief and officers, followed by background, physical, and agility screening.
Start training
Onboarding, gear issue, and a training plan that takes you from day one to fully qualified.
Let’s talk.
Questions about pay, schedule, training, or whether you’re a fit? Send a note and a member of the department will get back to you.